Photos: UGA's first day of practice

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Photos: UGA's first day of practice

University of Georgia redshirt-freshman quarterback Faton Bauta (10) talks with flanker Blake Tibbs (8) during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia offensive lineman Kolton Houston (75) takes a break during practices on the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. This is the first practice that Houston is now eligible to play in games. Houston, now a junior, was declared ineligible to participate by the NCAA soon after arriving on campus as a midyear freshman enrollee in January of 2010. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia tailback Todd Gurley (3) is about to run a drill as fellow tailbacks including Keith Marshall (4) are shown during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia offensive lineman Kolton Houston (75, right) attempts to block University of Georgia defensive end Sterling Bailey (58). JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia offensive lineman Kolton Houston (75) puts on his helmet during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. This is the first practice that Houston is now eligible to play in games. Houston, now a junior, was declared ineligible to participate by the NCAA soon after arriving on campus as a midyear freshman enrollee in January of 2010. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia split end Justin Scott-Wesley (86) makes a move after a catch during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia quarterback Christian LeMay (16) looks to hand the ball off to a tailback during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) attempts a pass during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. Murray is entering his senior year at Georgia. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) looks to hand the ball off to tailback Todd Gurley (3) during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. Murray is entering his senior year at Georgia. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia defensive end Ray Drew (47, left) and offensive lineman Kolton Houston (75) battle during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. This is the first practice for Houston since he was declared eligible to play in games. Houston, now a junior, was declared ineligible to participate by the NCAA, due to a banned substance detected in his body, soon after arriving on campus as a midyear freshman enrollee in January of 2010. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia tight end Jay Rome (87, left) makes a catch despite running into strong safety Corey Moore (39) during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia tailback Todd Gurley (3) runs a drill during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, center, watches as quarterback Hutson Mason looks to hand the ball off to a tailback during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia freshman quarterback Brice Ramsey (12) hands the ball off to fullback A.J. Turman (35) during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia tight end Arthur Lynch (88) makes a catch in front of the defense of linebacker Tim Kimbrough (42) during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia freshman quarterback Brice Ramsey (12) runs toward a drill with offensive lineman during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia tailback Keith Marshall (4) runs a drill during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) attempts a pass as backup quarterback Brice Ramsey (12, left) watches during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. Murray is entering his senior year at Georgia. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia flanker Blake Tibbs (8) makes a catch against the defense of cornerback Blake Sailors (7) during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) attempts a pass during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. Murray is entering his senior year at Georgia. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia tailback Todd Gurley (3) runs a drill during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia offensive lineman Kolton Houston (75, facing) practices with fellow offensive lineman during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. This is the first practice that Houston is now eligible to play in games. Houston, now a junior, was declared ineligible to participate by the NCAA soon after arriving on campus as a midyear freshman enrollee in January of 2010. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia coach Mark Richt speaks to members of the team during first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. Coach Richt is entering his 13th season as head coach of the University of Georgia. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia coach Mark Richt, center, directs players during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. Other University of Georgia players are reflected in the windows of Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia coach Mark Richt speaks with strong safety Marc Deas (23) during first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. Coach Richt is entering his 13th season as head coach of the University of Georgia. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

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University of Georgia redshirt-freshman quarterback Faton Bauta (10) talks with flanker Blake Tibbs (8) during the first day of practice at the University of Georgia Thursday afternoon in Athens, Ga., August 1, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

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